Top 10 Budget-Friendly Wildlife Safaris In Africa You Must Check Out

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Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kruger offers self-drive safaris with affordable accommodation options, including campsites and budget lodges. The park is home to the Big Five and a vast array of other wildlife.

Southern White Crowned Shrike in Kruger National Park | Shutterstock

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Centered around a vast salt pan, Etosha provides self-drive opportunities and budget-friendly campsites. Numerous waterholes offer excellent wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season.

Black-faced impala from Etosha National Park | Yathin Krishnappa/Wikimedia Commons

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Known for walking safaris, South Luangwa offers affordable lodging and rich wildlife, including leopards and hippos. The park's unspoiled landscapes provide an authentic safari experience.

African openbill, South Luangwa National Park | Wikimedia Commons

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, Hwange boasts diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. Budget accommodations and self-drive options make it accessible for cost-conscious travellers.

African Pitta (Pitta angolensis), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe | Wikimedia Commons

Mole National Park, Ghana

Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, Mole offers affordable safaris with chances to see elephants, antelopes, and various bird species. Walking tours and budget lodges enhance the experience.

At Mole National Park | Matti Blume/Wikimedia Commons

Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Famous for tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara provides budget-friendly safari options. The park's diverse ecosystems support a variety of wildlife, including flamingos and hippos.

Flammenkopf-Bartvogel in Lake Manyara Nationalpark | Ikiwaner/Wikimedia Commons

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Known for its large elephant herds, Chobe offers affordable camping and self-drive safaris. Boat cruises on the Chobe River provide unique wildlife viewing opportunities.

Greater kudu in Chobe National Park | BERNARD GAGNON/Wikimedia Commons

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

This park features diverse landscapes and wildlife, including tree-climbing lions and numerous bird species. Budget accommodations and boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel are available.

Grey-headed kingfisher at Queen Elizabeth National Park | Giles Laurent/Wikimedia Commons

Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa

Addo is home to over 600 elephants and offers self-drive safaris with budget-friendly campsites. The park also features other wildlife, such as lions and rhinos.

Cecropis abyssinica in Addo National Elephant Park | Kore Nordmann/Wikimedia Commons

Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda

Known for primate tracking, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys, Nyungwe offers affordable guided tours. The park's canopy walk provides a unique perspective of the rainforest.

A view of the Nyungwe waterfall | Wikimedia Commons

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Kilimanjaro at the Amboseli National Park, Kenya | Shutterstock
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